By Laura Kovary (Environmental Maritime Services) - Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) are causing problems for mariners transiting waters where there are high concentrations of fishing vessels, particularly in the East China Sea. The issue is not the fault of the AIS but the inappropriate use of the technology. Local fisherman discovered that by putting AIS … [Read more...]
About Laura Kovary
Laura Kovary holds an Unlimited Tonnage Master’s License and sailed onboard tankers, freighters, container and passenger ships. She is currently an Instructor for UCLA Extension, CSULB’s Center for International Trade and Transportation, and the Maritime & Environmental Training Trust. Her company, Environmental Maritime Services, provides training and consulting on environmental, safety, compliance, port security, and auditing services including ISO and TMSA audits. www.envmaritime.com